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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,315.92, 350,939.64 and 158,816.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,315.92, 350,939.64 and 158,816.92 is: 219,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,315.92 : 350,939.64 = 158,816.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,315.92/350,939.64 = 158,816.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,315.92x = 350,939.64 × 158,816.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,315.92x = 55,735,152,730.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735,152,730.71/254,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,157.15

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